ASL Literature (SIGN 101)

This course is designed to explore the literary forms and themes that are particular to works produced by Deaf people themselves, for example, storytelling using number or alphabet handshapes and visual rhyme, ASL poetry, Deaf humour, "Deaf rap", etc. Students view examples of these forms on videotapes, analyze and discuss them along with practicing their own ASL storytelling techniques, retelling literary pieces and composing original works.